Where Does GNOME Text Editor Keep Drafts?
GNOME Text Editor dconf settings plus auto-saved drafts folder.
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Text Editor splits state between dconf and a drafts folder. Preferences, fonts and session flags live in settings. Unsaved buffers autosave as drafts under local share.
Flatpak mirrors the drafts under its sandbox data. The schema documents every key for scripting. Drafts remain reachable through the Open menu.
Where GNOME Text Editor stores this, by platform
~/.local/share/gnome-text-editor
Settings in dconf with restore and autosave keys. Unsaved buffers as Drafts under local share. Flatpak mirrors under sandbox data. Schema documents keys.
Frequently asked questions
How do I back up Text Editor?
Copy the drafts folder with the editor closed. Unsaved files persist there as Drafts. Settings travel through dconf dump and load. Keep both halves together.
Where did my unsaved file go?
Open the Open menu to reach Drafts from past sessions. The folder holds auto-saved copies, not the originals. Save deliberate files elsewhere for keeps.
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